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Hey guys I am using overclock widget setting it to 1200000 Max 1000000 min screen on 500000 / 200000 screen off
and this tablet flies, and YouTube app works a lot better now as well

will you post teh apk please?

ijustbrickeditithink said:
will you post teh apk please?
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Sure but its free via market just have to plug in overclockwidget no spaces ill post it when I get home though as well

I'm thinking that the CPU doesn't run at it's Max speed normally

This worked for me as well this thing is flying! akodoreign thanks

it wont install on my tab, what are you running?
i got CM6b3

nice
nice I tryed it ...and it works on stock with root

eluminx said:
it wont install on my tab, what are you running?
i got CM6b3
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Zpad is what I am running

SetCPU does not work on the gtab, this does though?

It looks like setCPU wants to work but can't autoconfigure for this device... it offers to load the settings from a file or choose correct device, of course nothing is really close...
Overclock Widget doesn't want to work on Stock TNT install as says it only works on HTC G1 or G2...
For anyone who got overclock widget to work, does it write a settings file and if so can you please post a copy... think if that's in place then maybe it will work on stock...

catttman said:
nice I tryed it ...and it works on stock with root
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For some reason i can not download from links on my gtablet from this forum....it immediately says , download unsuccessful... any ideas?
Thanks

catttman said:
nice I tryed it ...and it works on stock with root
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"you don't have a g1/g2 only works with that" is what i get from the one posted. the one from the market installed and works.... i think. it just says 1999 all the time and after i set the clock speed everytime i open back up the widget it has dropped back down to 1000000. not sure if this is working

Crimton said:
"you don't have a g1/g2 only works with that" is what i get from the one posted. the one from the market installed and works.... i think. it just says 1999 all the time and after i set the clock speed everytime i open back up the widget it has dropped back down to 1000000. not sure if this is working
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As someone who used it with evo, it always. Says weird things on the widget. It's. Working fine

akodoreign said:
As someone who used it with evo, it always. Says weird things on the widget. It's. Working fine
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that may be but how can you verify the cpu is actually overclocked, system panel doesn't detect the cpu for me so can't tell there. whenever i set it at 1.2 then save and exit, when i return it is back down at very low setting. it won't stay overclocked, for me anyways.

where did you get the overclock kernel to set it over 1ghz?

I don't think its actually overclocking the CPU bit it does allow you to change frequencies under 1000. Try running linpack when you make changes and you'll notice that it only works up to 1000.
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Set cpu doesn't overclock by its self if I remember correctly. It gives you manual control the scaling of the cpu. On the droid and other devices a kernel module is used to add overclocking support. You can search overclock.ko to find info on it. I think this module has to be modified for each device it is used on.
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xmr405o said:
where did you get the overclock kernel to set it over 1ghz?
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If you go to user defined in advanced settings its right there. remember with overclock you have to save settings for it to work (in advanced). It actually goes up to like 1.25 ghz but I think the processor is only 1.2 so use at own risk at that high of a boost.

amathophobia said:
Set cpu doesn't overclock by its self if I remember correctly. It gives you manual control the scaling of the cpu. On the droid and other devices a kernel module is used to add overclocking support. You can search overclock.ko to find info on it. I think this module has to be modified for each device it is used on.
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This is correct. The kernels that we are running are not likely to be capable of overclocking. To anyone claiming that the overclock widget is working, could you please do some benchmarking in an application like Linpack or Quadrant?
Until Viewsonic releases source code that would allow us to compile our own kernel, we will not be able to get any where with proper performance improvements; CFS/BFS, overclocking, improved multitouch, etc.

Lancealot said:
This is correct. The kernels that we are running are not likely to be capable of overclocking. To anyone claiming that the overclock widget is working, could you please do some benchmarking in an application like Linpack or Quadrant?
Until Viewsonic releases source code that would allow us to compile our own kernel, we will not be able to get any where with proper performance improvements; CFS/BFS, overclocking, improved multitouch, etc.
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Youtube app without it stutter pause play repeat. With its smooth so it passes the YouTube bench

[Q] Will deleting an overclock app reset clock speed?

Ok, so, on my LG Vortex (rooted) its getting to the point I can't even play angry birds, too laggy. I'm poor, try to save money whenever possible, so I got a free overclock app that looked promising, and wasn't a demo/trial.
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It works great, however, just setting the clock speed up one level, my phone's getting really warm, and its unnerving me. I'd rather not have to replace it. Thing is tho, I've changed a lot of options, trying to find a good balance, but its been a few days so I don't exactly remember what the defaults were. So, my question is, if I delete the app, will it reset my CPU MHz? And if not, how would i set it back to normal?
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Everything should get set back to defaults if you uninstall the app. Another way would be to go to settings->applications->manage applications->overclockwidget->clear cache and data->reboot.
If you want to try a different free app to adjust the cpu speed, there's CPUBoostLite which has a widget which shows the cpu speed and battery temp. Another would be No-Frills CPU Control but does not show the batt temp. An app like Battery Monitor Widget can though along with the battery's current(mA) draw.

MongooseHelix said:
Everything should get set back to defaults if you uninstall the app. Another way would be to go to settings->applications->manage applications->overclockwidget->clear cache and data->reboot.
If you want to try a different free app to adjust the cpu speed, there's CPUBoostLite which has a widget which shows the cpu speed and battery temp. Another would be No-Frills CPU Control but does not show the batt temp. An app like Battery Monitor Widget can though along with the battery's current(mA) draw.
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If the app achieved the overclock by altering a system file, uninstalling the app will not change anything.
File changes made by an application will not get reverted on their uninstallation.
The app doesn't have a revert function?

Dark3n said:
If the app achieved the overclock by altering a system file, uninstalling the app will not change anything.
File changes made by an application will not get reverted on their uninstallation.
The app doesn't have a revert function?
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If the cpu speed isn't getting "set on boot" then each reboot will restore to default values. If it is, then either uninstalling or clearing the app's data will prevent that from occurring. The kernel/ramdisk(boot.img) resets the cpu to whatever is set as the default which is why apps like setcpu or cm7 cpu controls use the "set on boot" option to retain settings through a reboot.
Off-topic but your SD Maid app is great Dark3n. Been using it for a while now with the unlocker.

I had set on reboot checked for a while, but not anymore. Would that change anything?

mtmerrick said:
I had set on reboot checked for a while, but not anymore. Would that change anything?
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That option, if checked, just makes it so whatever values you set survive through a reboot. Basically used once a good set up is found so you won't have to redo it each time. However, with it set you run the risk of getting into a bootloop if you overclock too much as you wouldn't be able to lower it. So always make sure the phone is stable before having the changes set on boot.

MongooseHelix said:
If the cpu speed isn't getting "set on boot" then each reboot will restore to default values. If it is, then either uninstalling or clearing the app's data will prevent that from occurring. The kernel/ramdisk(boot.img) resets the cpu to whatever is set as the default which is why apps like setcpu or cm7 cpu controls use the "set on boot" option to retain settings through a reboot.
Off-topic but your SD Maid app is great Dark3n. Been using it for a while now with the unlocker.
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Thanks ;-).
I thought about it like changing density in the build.prop, is this not possible with clock speed?

Dark3n said:
I thought about it like changing density in the build.prop, is this not possible with clock speed?
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The settings to change are located in:
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/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/
The familiar ones are scaling_max_freq, scaling_min_freq, scaling_governor, or governor specific setting in a directory named after the governor(i.e. ondemand/up_threshold)

so, wipe app data, uninstall, and reboot, and i'll be good to go? or is there a step i'm missing?

mtmerrick said:
so, wipe app data, uninstall, and reboot, and i'll be good to go? or is there a step i'm missing?
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You only really need to either uninstall it or wipe it's data to get back to defaults. Uninstalling is probably the simplest and most effective and you can always install it back on or another app to play with over/underclocking.

Thanks guys, you rock. For future reference, what would you guys say the best paid and best free overclock apps are?

mtmerrick said:
Thanks guys, you rock. For future reference, what would you guys say the best paid and best free overclock apps are?
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Someone else will have to chime in since these days I just use cyanogenmod's built-in cpu settings. I suspect most would recommend setCPU(Paid)...it's certainly the most popular. As far as a free app, I'd personally try No-frills CPU Control. People seem to like it and it has a nice safety feature of auto-disabling set on boot if the phone doesn't shut down properly(ie crashes).

I'd have CM7 if my Vortex were supported. >_>
Thanks for the suggestions, I thanked the best posts.
And I'll let you know how everything worked out after i use it for a day or two.

[Q] Measuring CPU Temp

How do I check the CPU Temp on the tf? I tried d/l a few apps but none of them seem to work or compatible. Any suggestion?

Get a app fron Antutu called CPU MASTER. This is an app that allows for overclocking and such.....if you do not have an overclocking kernel....DO NOT USE IT!!!
However it comes with a nice little widget that will display your temp, battery life and other stuff. You can use that.
If you do decide to use an overclocking kernel just go to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109630

Digiguest said:
Get a app fron Antutu called CPU MASTER. This is an app that allows for overclocking and such.....if you do not have an overclocking kernel....DO NOT USE IT!!!
However it comes with a nice little widget that will display your temp, battery life and other stuff. You can use that.
If you do decide to use an overclocking kernel just go to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109630
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Why shouldn't you use it with a stock kernel?
The kernel is what controls the possible speeds, not the app. The app is just an interface to allow the user to set what the kernel has already provisioned.
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sassafras_ said:
Why shouldn't you use it with a stock kernel?
The kernel is what controls the possible speeds, not the app. The app is just an interface to allow the user to set what the kernel has already provisioned.
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I know that but there is always a possibility that if a setting was activated higher than his stock kernel allows it COULD cause trouble.
It is a "Just in case" scenario.

Digiguest said:
I know that but there is always a possibility that if a setting was activated higher than his stock kernel allows it COULD cause trouble.
It is a "Just in case" scenario.
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You don't understand what I am saying.
The kernel controls things like clock speed, voltage, yadda yadda, etc. This app just interfaces with these kernel settings to allow the user to select them.
Try it for yourself. You will see that it only lets you select up to 1Ghz with the stock kernel. It's actually kind of nice for people with the stock kernel because it allows you to _underclock_ your device if you want.
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sassafras_ said:
You don't understand what I am saying.
The kernel controls things like clock speed, voltage, yadda yadda, etc. This app just interfaces with these kernel settings to allow the user to select them.
Try it for yourself. You will see that it only lets you select up to 1Ghz with the stock kernel. It's actually kind of nice for people with the stock kernel because it allows you to _underclock_ your device if you want.
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Oh I understand what you are saying. Lower your ego and try to understand what I am saying as well please.

Digiguest said:
Oh I understand what you are saying. Lower your ego and try to understand what I am saying as well please.
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Ok, sorry. I don't mean to be rude but you're wrong and telling someone wrong information.
Try it for yourself and you'll see that you can't change anything the kernel doesn't allow.
Plenty of people use the OC apps like this one (or SetCPU) to underclock their device or add speed profiles for certain situations.
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This free widget includes the TF temperature. Scroll down to see an example image of the System info it displays.
[APP] Resizable System Info Widget

3DSammy said:
This free widget includes the TF temperature. Scroll down to see an example image of the System info it displays.
[APP] Resizable System Info Widget
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it's the battery temp, not cpu. i couldn't find any app or widget to see my cpu temp.

cat /sys/devices/platform/tegra-i2c.3/i2c-4/4-004c/ext_temperature
I wrote a script to display many other things (batt temp and current CPU mv) ... but that is the CPU temp. There is also
cat /sys/devices/platform/tegra-i2c.3/i2c-4/4-004c/temperature
But the thermal throttling policies refer to ext - and both values are very close to each other. Ext also happens to have more precision (.25 degC as opposed to rounding up or down to the nearest degree). So I look at ext.

echo -e "\033[0m Your CPU/System temp is: " "\033[1m `cat /sys/devices/platform/tegra-i2c.3/i2c-4/4-004c/ext_temperature`"
Writing this in a 'script', making it executable, and calling it whatever will make it so you do not have to type the long path above.
Thus, in term emulator - it would look like this.
# whatever
Your CPU/System temp is: 40.0
Wow. Fancy.

Blades said:
cat /sys/devices/platform/tegra-i2c.3/i2c-4/4-004c/ext_temperature
I wrote a script to display many other things (batt temp and current CPU mv) ... but that is the CPU temp. There is also
cat /sys/devices/platform/tegra-i2c.3/i2c-4/4-004c/temperature
But the thermal throttling policies refer to ext - and both values are very close to each other. Ext also happens to have more precision (.25 degC as opposed to rounding up or down to the nearest degree). So I look at ext.
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You are the man ! I was looking for this.

quick question...monitor app

hi guys, which app do u recommend from ur OWN personal experience to monitor apps cpu usage ? my battery went from 100% to 60% in a 9 hours sleep time..so i wanna monitor and see who the culprit is

noone to help me out ? so far the apps i tried are not really usefull to see what apps or processes eat the battery at night

abuserkadayf said:
noone to help me out ? so far the apps i tried are not really usefull to see what apps or processes eat the battery at night
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Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13328125

System panel is also a good app to monitor CPU usage.

Cpu scalling widget!

Hello everyone!
I've been seaching for a widget that just by tounching it i can change the Cpu scalling. For example: from interactive to Powered saving...
To do this I have to in setcpu and then change it. I'm looking for something simple but I can't find it.
If any of you guys can help I say thanks

Hmmm...I don't have it installed right now...but I for some reason remember setcpu having Widgets.

Setcpu has a widget. Set it up correctly and it willbshow updates in 5sec intervals I think
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Yep just did it...updates every 5 sec
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Clicking the widget will open up the set cpu app.

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Try Antutu CPU master.

I tried both widgets from setcpu and Antutu cpu master but the thing is that i was looking for something to change the scaling without entering the programs. "an easy to change" kind of thing.
Well I've search but I was unsuccessful...
Thank you guys anyway for your help. cheers

SWEagle said:
I tried both widgets from setcpu and Antutu cpu master but the thing is that i was looking for something to change the scaling without entering the programs. "an easy to change" kind of thing.
Well I've search but I was unsuccessful...
Thank you guys anyway for your help. cheers
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I guess you can try Tasker. Takes a little work...but you can definitely make your own widget...to do what you want it to do.
Don't ask me tho...I've no clue on how to use it.

Me too. I don't have a clue how to do that. I'm using now CPU Master and i'm liking it because of the profiles...

I'm pretty sure you could use tasker to change the profile setting. If so you could also create a tasker widget which will allow you to do what you want from the homescreen.....
Haven't looked at tasker in a while, but I remember making profiles which changed the governer based on phone state (screen on/off etc), so it should be possible. I also think you can make widgets to perform any task on push, so a bit of playing around should get it to work.
Heres an old link which may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018245